Taranta Going Green » Bottled water

Naturizzata Sparkling Water by Sidea

jduarte — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:40:18 +0000

We have changed our Natura machine for a Naturizzata Italian water filtration system by Sidea, we had some issues with Natura and we were approached by Atlas Water System that is representing the Naturizzata machines, producing the best alternative to bottled water. No carbon footprint, we reuse the bottles and the system has a UV Light that assures a delicious taste. A super sustainable product, besides saving space and eliminating the recycling of a glass bottle, the system is a win win for a restaurant. For more information about the system click here

Gourmet Adventure Peru 2009, with an Eco-Friendly aspect

jduarte — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:01:50 +0000

March 21 to March 28, Chef Jose Duarte will be joining a group of travelers heading to Peru. The trip is organized by Gourmet Consulting Group and it will be the first exclusive high end Gourmet Adventure with an Eco-Friendly set. The group will be visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu, as a part of the Carbon Offsetting program that the company has established a fund will be created to support a renewable energy project in the Andean Region, a Carbon offset of $6 per passenger for the air portion used from Lima to Cusco will fund the project led by Casa Ecologica del Cusco, our tour operator in Cusco and Lima. Most of the ingredients used by locals chefs in the Cusco area will be organic and sustainable, produced by cooperatives led by Casa Ecologica. We intend not to purchase any small bottled water as we discover that only 20% of plastic bottles are recycled in Peru and they end land filled. We are providing aluminum refillable bottles and will fill from a large purified water container. All the disposable products used will be PLA and compostable, all biodegradable material will be turn into compost. Casa Andina, our selected hotel and the Private Collection brand has agreed not to place plastic bottles of water in the rooms. Hopefully we will quantify the effect of not buying plastic bottles and minimize waste and greatly contribute to the environment. All printed material made of 100% recycled paper and natural inks. The trip will repeat every year, and it has a limited space of 12 participants.

Natura bottled water

jduarte — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:23:27 +0000

Just installed our own bottling and carbonation system for water, a very eco friendly alternative to bottled water with a carbon footprint. We will be filling and reusing our own bottles, this will reduce our storage space, less boxes being driven and less bottles to recycle. The flavor is excellent and we are continuing our funding program by donating $1 for each bottle sold to the City of Boston Green Energy Fund. We will also feature an aluminum portable bottle in our Peruvian Culinary Adventure to in March 2009 courtesy of Natura Water.

Local bottled water vs. Imported bottled water

jduarte — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:01:38 +0000

As of today we will start serving Saratoga Springs bottled water, sparkling and spring. Saratoga Spring Water comes from the Saratoga Springs, near Albany, New York – about 200 miles away from Boston. Considering that the previous brand of water served at Taranta travelled from Italy to reach customer, purchasing Saratoga Spring Water helps reduce the amount of air pollution and carbon dioxide associated with the transportation of your water. Also Saratoga Springs operation is a green operation, 100% of the electricity used comes from wind power.